IT Policy & Budget Specialist

The California State Lottery is looking to fill the exciting role of an IT Policy & Budget Specialist!

If this opportunity would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply today and join our winning team!

People are drawn to the California State Lottery because we:

• We have a worthy mission that we’re sure you’ll take pride in too.
• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state agencies that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding to California schools while simultaneously supporting local communities. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent by players goes back to local communities in the form of contributions to public schools and colleges, prizes and retailer compensation.

In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery provided over $2 billion in supplemental funding for California public schools, bringing the total contributions to more than $46 billion since we began in 1985. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state. Product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot.

Job Description and Duties:

Under the general direction of the Information Technology (IT) Administrative Services Supervisor (IT Supervisor II), the IT Policy & Budget Specialist coordinates policy development and compliance, manages and tracks invoices and expenses, provides project support, evaluates training requests, coordinates audits, and oversees PRA requests to ensure that IT Administrative Services (ITAS) meets its obligations effectively. The duties for this position are focused in the Business Technology Management, Client Services, and IT Project Management domains; however, work may be assigned in other domains as needed.

This position requires a current IT Specialist I exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the Sacramento HQ and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions:

The IT Policy & Budget Specialist will work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and critical deliverables.

1. Schedule: This position supports the Lottery during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m unless otherwise approved by the unit manager. Weekends, long and/or irregular hours, after-hours work, and holiday work may be required.
2. Travel: Statewide overnight travel may be required.
3. Other: This position may be required to carry a Lottery issued cell phone. This position may be required to be reachable outside of normal business hours.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop, update, and manage IT policies, including coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with laws and standards.
• Proven experience in managing budgets, processing invoices, resolving disputes, and maintaining accurate financial records. IT specific experience is a plus.
• Ability to provide analytical and administrative support for IT projects, including drafting business requirements, workflows, and executive presentations.
• Familiarity with state or public agency IT operations, including audit coordination, PRA (Public Records Act) requests, and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable interacting with executives, vendors, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, present findings, and provide recommendations.
• Experience developing and documenting procedures, training others, and improving service delivery within IT administrative functions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet critical deadlines, and remain responsive during irregular hours or service outages.

*Important Note: A resume and Statement of Qualifications are required to submit with your application package in order to be considered.

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